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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal is to lease a 65,000-square foot warehouse near the San Diego airport and convert it into the city's largest ever homeless shelter. Details of the proposal haven't yet been made public.

“There are as many forms of love as there are moments in time.” — Jane Austen And let’s take a moment in time to meet acclaimed author A.H. Kim, in conversation with SoCal author Kristin Rockaway, in this Korean Dinner Adventure to celebrate Ann’s new book, "Relative Strangers", a timely spin on "Sense and Sensibility", a twenty-first-century family drama featuring two half-Korean sisters, their ex-hippie mother, multiple messy love affairs and one explosive secret that could ruin everything. Join us at Buga Korean BBQ for an authentic and delicious dinner and a lively book discussion! Experience the exquisite tastes of Korean cuisine and learn all about A.H’s witty and entertaining retelling and how it explores love, loss, grief, and forgiveness through the perspectives of two sisters. Your Adventure includes dinner, soft beverage, tax, gratuity, and an opportunity to meet the authors up close and personal in an intimate setting! Pre-order your book to be delivered to the event for signing. Copies will also be available at the event for purchase and signing.

The documents bring new clarity to a tragic and shocking case that alleged acts of illegal sexual predation within an elite world of power and influence.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Are you ready for a propulsive, moving, and bold Adventure with San Diego-based author Shilpi Somaya Gowda? Then join us to discuss her latest novel, A Great Country, and discover how a shift in perspective can change everything! In her latest book imbued with compassion, Shilpi doesn’t shy away from difficult questions about privilege, solidarity, and community. Over an authentic, flavorful Indian lunch, let’s dive deeper into the ties and fractures of a close-knit Indian-American family in the aftermath of a violent encounter with police. Your Adventure includes lunch, dessert, soft beverage, tax, gratuity, and an opportunity to meet Shilpi up close and personal in an intimate setting. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, March 29, we will “turn back the clock” and honor two important roles Balboa Theatre has played in the last 100 years: a silent movie theatre, and a wartime home for sailors. A screening of the silent film “The Flying Fleet” will be the highlight of an evening celebrating San Diego’s military service members. “The Flying Fleet” marks the first major Hollywood production to film at Naval Air Station North Island, and features an appearance by the USS Langley, the United States’ first aircraft carrier! Theatre organist Ken Double will accompany the 1929 film on our vintage Robert Morton theatre pipe organ, using its various “voices” to enhance the action-packed film. For more information visit: sandiegotheatres.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Following the success of the 2023 program, including sold-out performances, The Rosin Box Project returns to the intimate Light Box Theater in ARTS DISTRICT, Liberty Station with ‘Empower,’ March 21-24, 29, & 30 to mark the launch of the 2024 Season: Exalt. Featuring three brand new creations from San Diego-based emerging female choreographers, Bethany Green and Carly Topazio, and a special commission from Guest Choreographer Cherice Barton, the program launches TRBP’s most ambitious season yet. “This is a really exciting program to kick off our 2024 Season,” says TRBP Artistic Director Carly Topazio. “We are constantly seeking ways to not only engage but also challenge and surprise audiences. Each of these choreographic voices is distinct and meaningful for different reasons, and all female! Empower presents a special opportunity to spotlight female creatives influencing the dance industry, but it’s also a unique opportunity to experience a diverse evening of world-class dance right here in San Diego, and in one of the most intimate settings.” Empower launches the first of seven new works set to premiere this season, majority of which are by female dancemakers. For more information visit: therosinboxproject.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Noon on KPBS TV. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, resetting the classic story to the modern day that moves the focus to issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

Israel banned most Gaza patients from evacuation for treatment, according to the U.N. Now it has allowed a small group of seriously ill children to leave for the first time in almost two months.

It’s kickoff time! No, we aren’t talking about Super Bowl; we are talking about Super Book V, and you are invited! Join our team of 20 renowned authors, including our keynote half-time speakers, who will give book enthusiasts and reading fans the experience of a lifetime, complete with four quarters of excitement, crowd-pleasing food, and so much more, scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024. And of course, no Adventure by the Book would be complete without lots of excitement and fun, and…Daylong Adventure featuring up to 20 New York Times and bestselling authors. - Custom Super Book tote bag - Continental breakfast - Crowd-pleasing gourmet lunch - Collectible event program - Seating at lunch tables with an author - VIP option available to seat with your favorite author (limited availability) - Multiple book signing autographing opportunities with all authors - Photo ops with authors - Meet and greet opportunities with the authors - Books provided for sale and signing - Four quarters of author activities - Half-time presentation - Discounted block of hotel rooms* - Fun prizes and giveaways …and much more Authors attending are Brigit Binns, Jeffrey Blount, Kathi Diamant, Piper Huguley, Georgeanne Irvine, Susannah Kennedy, Tosca Lee, Jeffrey Dale Lofton, Robin Oliveira, Shelley Read, Renee Rosen, Deborah Goodrich Royce, Renee Ryan, Heather Webb, Karen White, Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Kitty Zeldis. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Stream "Hands Performance" on Black Public Media’s YouTube channel. Being, an AI in a non-binary robot body, journeys through space as they transition seamlessly between signing and dance, their movements express a uniquely Black and Queer non-verbal vernacular. The film combines stunning visuals with a highly energetic score filled with booming bass, synthetic snares, claps, and glitches, resulting in a futuristic sonic experience.